Learn about CVE-2023-36662 impacting TechTime User Management for Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket. Understand the risks, impact, and mitigation steps.
A detailed overview of the CVE-2023-36662 vulnerability affecting TechTime User Management components for Atlassian products.
Understanding CVE-2023-36662
This section provides insights into the CVE-2023-36662 vulnerability.
What is CVE-2023-36662?
The TechTime User Management components for Atlassian products are susceptible to stored XSS on the Bulk User Actions page. This vulnerability impacts User Management for Jira versions 2.0.0 through 2.17.1, User Management for Confluence versions 2.0.0 through 2.15.24, and User Management for Bitbucket versions 2.2.2 through 2.15.24.
The Impact of CVE-2023-36662
The vulnerability enables attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of an authenticated user, potentially leading to unauthorized actions and data theft.
Technical Details of CVE-2023-36662
In this section, the technical aspects of the CVE-2023-36662 vulnerability are discussed.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows for the injection of malicious scripts into the Bulk User Actions page, leading to stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
Affected Systems and Versions
User Management for Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket versions mentioned earlier are impacted by this vulnerability.
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by enticing an authenticated user to click on a specifically crafted link or interact with malicious elements on the affected pages, triggering the execution of unauthorized scripts.
Mitigation and Prevention
Learn how to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2023-36662.
Immediate Steps to Take
Users and administrators should update the affected User Management components to the latest secure versions to prevent exploitation of the vulnerability.
Long-Term Security Practices
Implement security best practices such as user awareness training, regular security audits, and strict content security policies to reduce the risk of XSS attacks.
Patching and Updates
Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Atlassian to address CVE-2023-36662 and other vulnerabilities.